2010 NYS 4-H Horse Program Annual Memo

a few notes from Jeannie at the State Office:


The “official” helmet for the NYS 4-H Horse Program for the year 2010 will be equine riding helmets with ASTM – 1163/SEI or ASTM – F – 1163-04a/ SEI certification.


“Proper equestrian footwear with a distinguishable heel” is required.


An approved helmet and equestrian footwear must be worn at all times at 4-H events when a rider is mounted on an equine, youth are riding in a vehicle being pulled by one or more equines, or youth are handling an equine


Please be aware that there will be no “Draft Horse” Division, “Donkey/Mule” Division, or “Western Dressage” classes at the 2010 NYS Fair 4-H Horse Show. Once again, there will be a “Mounted Games” Division being offered at this year’s State Fair 4-H Show, if there are enough entries.


New class added for 2010!! – Quadrille class will be a new addition to the Drill/Parade Division – the new class will be in the 2010 NYS 4-H Horse Show Rule Book. The Drill/Parade Chairperson will be teaching about this new class at the NYS 4-H Horse Program in-service to be held at Cornell in May. This new class will be offered at the 2010 NYS Fair 4-H Horse Show.